Job Title: Registered Nurse – Pediatric Emergency Room (Pediatric ER)

Job Location: Syracuse, NY
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (NO BENEFITS)
Shift: Night Shift – 3 × 12-Hour Shifts
Shift Timing: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Weekly Travel Pay: $2,625–$2,725
Travel/Housing Reimbursement: Not Provided

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide emergency nursing care to pediatric and adult patients in a fast-paced acute care environment. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, emergency care experience, and the ability to recognize changes in patient conditions, prioritize treatment, and deliver safe, effective patient care with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric and adult patients in the Emergency Department.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor clinical conditions, and recognize changes requiring immediate intervention.
• Prioritize patient care based on acuity and emergency department needs.
• Perform required nursing procedures and clinical skills with minimal orientation and supervision.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support timely treatment and positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and complete clinical documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Follow established emergency care protocols, infection prevention procedures, and patient safety standards.
• Respond effectively to critical situations and support the delivery of high-quality emergency nursing care.

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) registration and licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or eligibility for recertification.
• Minimum of 1.5 years of recent nursing experience within the past two years in an acute care facility of comparable size and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience caring for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Ability to perform emergency nursing duties independently with minimal orientation and supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, clinical assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
• Professional license and certification history must meet facility eligibility requirements.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment health clearance, drug screening, and criminal background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Level I or Level II trauma center experience.
• Experience using EPIC electronic medical records.
• Previous travel nursing experience in hospitals of comparable or greater size or in trauma center environments.